The Hill, St Louis, MO

“The Hill” got its name from being the highest point of the city (Saint Louis). It was formerly named Saint Louis Hill. “The Hill” is home to many Italian-American residents, restaurants, bakeries and fine dining establishments. If you like historic, romantic, European, or classy atmosphere, The Hill has exactly what you appreciate. Most Italian Restaurants St Louis are located on The Hill.

From the green, white and red fire hydrants to the historic Catholic Church, Parish of Our Lady, The Hill has the feeling of Italy everywhere you look. Some of the best and most historic St Louis restaurants are located on The Hill.

Italians, primarily from northern Italy and Sicily immigrated and settled in the area in the late 1900’s attracted by jobs in plants located nearby to exploit deposits of clay discovered by immigrants in the 1830’s.

Well known baseball players, Yogi Berra and Joe Garagiola, Sr. grew on in the area. The homes that they grew up in are across the street from each other on Elizabeth Avenue.

I’ve been going to The Hill for 30+ years and I personally enjoy it today as much as I did in the beginning.

This blog is not intended to promote any particular restaurant or business, but is to help re-popularize the best kept secret in St Louis – The Hill. Some of the best Italian restaurants St Louis are located on The Hill.

We will be reviewing each of the restaurants on The Hill and publishing reviews about our experiences over the next few months. We will determine the best St Louis restaurant (Italian), on The Hill, after those reviews are published and a survey is taken. It’s a tough job, but somebody’s got to do it! Not really, but I’m happy to contribute! We believe that The Hill is the most under-appreciated and under-utilized area in Saint Louis.

St Louis Restaurant Review recommends The Hill area and most of the Italian restaurants St Louis in the area. We will be narrowing that recommendation list down as we release the public survey before the end of this year.

Italian Restaurants (or not) on The Hill, St Louis, MO:

Adriana’s on The Hill – 5101 Shaw, St Louis, MO 63110 – Phone 314-773-3833
Amighetti’s – 5141 Wilson at Marconi, St Louis, MO 63110 – Phone 314-776-2855
Anthonino’s Taverna – on The Hill – featured on Food Networks Diners, Drive-In’s and Dives. 2225 Macklind Avenue, St Louis, MO 63110 – Phone 314-773-4455
Bartolino’s – 2103 Sulphur, St Louis, MO 63110 – Phone 314-644-2266
Bella Citta’ Mediterranean – 2126 Marconi, St Louis, MO 63110 – Phone 314-772-1000
Brazie’s Restaurante – 3453 Hampton, St Louis, MO 63110 – Phone 314-481-5464
Charlie Gitto’s – birth place of the toasted ravioli is located at 5226 Shaw, St Louis, MO 63110 – Phone 314-772-8898
Chris’ Pancakes and Dining – 5980 Southwest Avenue, St Louis, MO 63110 – Phone 314-645-2088
Colossus Restaurant – 3208 Ivanhoe Avenue, St Louis, MO 63110 – Phone 314-644-5599
Cunetto – House of Pasta – 5453 Magnolia Avenue, St Louis, MO 63110 – Phone 314-781-1135
Dominic’s on The Hill – 5101 Wilson Avenue, St Louis, MO 63110 – Phone 314-771-1632
Eovaldi’s Deli – 2201 Edwards, St Louis, MO 63110 – Phone 314-771-5707
Fassi Sausage & Sandwich Factory – 2323 Sublette, St Louis, MO, 63110 – Phone 314-647-5158
Favazza’s – 5201 Southeast Avenue, St Louis, MO 63110 – Phone 314-772-4454
Gelato di Riso – 5204 Wilson, St Louis, MO 63110 – Phone 314-664-8488
Gian – Tony’s Ristorante – 5356 Daggett, St Louis, MO 63110 – Phone 314-772-4893
Giola’s Deli – 1934 Mackland, St Louis, MO 63110 – Phone 314-776-9410
Giovanni’s on The Hill – 5201 Shaw, St Louis, MO 63110 – Phone 314-772-5958
Guido’s Pizzeria & Tapas – 5046 Shaw, St Louis, MO 63110 – Phone 314-771-4900
Joey B’s – 2524 Hampton, St Louis, MO 63110 – Phone 314-645-7300
Harry’s Bar & Grill – 4940 Southwest, St Louis, MO 63110 – Phone 314-771-5077
La Onda – 4920 Northrup, St Louis, MO 63110 – Phone 314-772-0877
Lorenzo’s Trattoria – 1933 Edwards, St Louis, MO 63110 – Phone 314-773-2223
LoRusso’s Cucina – 3121 Watson, St Louis, MO 63110 – Phone 314-647-6222
Lou Baccardi’s – 5424 Magnolia, St Louis, MO 63110 – Phone 314-647-1151
Mama Toscano’s – has been featured on Food Network – 2201 Macklind Avenue, St Louis, MO 63110 – Phone 314-776-2926
Mama – 2132 Edwards, St Louis, MO 63110
Matthew’s Kitchen – 5625 Hampton Avenue Street, St Louis, MO 63110 – Phone 314-351-1700
Milo’s Bocce Garden – 5201 Wilson Avenue, St Louis, MO 63110 – Phone 314-776-0468
Missouri Baking Co. – 2027 Edwards, St Louis, MO 63110 – Phone 314-773-4122
Modesto Tapas Bar & Restaurant – 5257 Shaw Avenue, St Louis, MO 63110 – Phone 772-8272
O’Connell’s Pub – 4652 Shaw, St Louis, MO 63110 – Phone 314-773-6000
Olympia Kebob House & Taverns – 1543 McCausland Avenue, St Louis, MO 63110 – Phone 781-1299
Pietro’s Restaurant – 3801 Watson, St Louis, MO 63110 – Phone 314-645-9263
Pueblo Soils – 5127 Hampton, St Louis, MO 63110 – Phone 314-351-9000
Rigazzi’s Italian & American Cuisine – 4945 Daggett, St Louis, MO 63110 – Phone 314-772-4900
Rizzo’s Station Pizzeria – 2130 Macklind, St Louis, MO 63110 – Phone 314-664-1410
Rose of The Hill – Banquet Facility – 2300 Edwards, St Louis, MO 63110 – Phone 314-772-6003
Steve’s Hot Dogs – 2131 Marconi Avenue, St Louis, MO 63110 – Phone 314-762-9899
Spiro’s South – 3122 Watson, St Louis, MO 63110 – Phone 314-645-8383
Trattoria Marcella – 3600 Watson, St Louis, MO 63110 – Phone 352-7706
Vitale’s Bakery – 2130 Marconi Avenue, St Louis, MO 63110 – Phone 314-664-6665
Zia’s – 5256 Wilson, St Louis, MO 63110 – Phone 776-0020

There are a couple of websites dedicated to The Hill area that are a good source of information. They are:

The Hill St. Louis – Guide to restaurants, shopping, markets, retail and services
The Hill Business Association
The City of St. Louis – The Hill
The Hill – Saint Louis – Wikipedia

We intend to properly maintain this post with routinely updating and revising the information. If you have any questions please post or email stlouisrestaurantreview@gmail.com. This article was revised and republished on September 27, 2014.

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